Honda NS 250R (1985-86)

The Honda NS 250R was a popular motorcycle made in 1985-86 with a two-stroke, V-twin cylinder engine and a 249cc capacity. Its liquid cooling system had a compression ratio of 7.3:1, and it used injected 2-stroke oil for lubrication. Its ignition was electronic CDI PGM II and it had a kick start. The bike could reach a maximum power of 45 hp at 9500 rpm and a peak torque of 35 Nm at 8500 rpm. It had a wet plate clutch and a six-speed transmission, with final drive via chain. The frame was made of twin spar aluminum, with telescopic forks for front suspension and a swinging arm for the rear. The front brakes consisted of two 276mm discs with two piston calipers, and the rear brakes consisted of a single 220mm disc with a one piston caliper. The bike weighed 144 kg and had a fuel capacity of 19 liters. Overall, the Honda NS 250R was a high-performance motorcycle that was popular amongst biking enthusiasts during its time.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda NS 250R

Year: 1985 – 86
Engine: Two stroke, 90 degreesV-twin cylinder
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 56 x 50.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 7.3:1
Lubrication: Injected 2-stroke oil
Exhaust: Expansion chamber, RC power valves
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: Electronic CDI PGM II
Starting: kick
Max Power: 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 35 Nm / 25.8 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm
Clutch: Wet plate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Twin spar aluminum
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Swinging arm
Front Brakes: 2x 276 mm discs 2 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 100/80-17
Rear Tyre: 130/70-18
Dry Weight: 144 kg / 317 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal